European Union

The ________________ is an economic and political partnership between many European countries.

• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

• European Union (EU)

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

• United Nations (UN)

The European Union was originally established to set up______________________________.

• set up free trade among member countries

• create a stable, peaceful relationship between countries

• promote social issues like protecting human rights and preserving the environment

• ensure the safety and security of its members

The following are all _____________ of being a EU member.

•The EU has built a strong relationship among its member nations.

•Not having tariffs has led to improved trade and higher standards of living among members.

•Wealthy countries are sharing wealth with poorer countries.

•Citizens are allowed to move freely among member countries’ in order to find better jobs.

•The EU’s strict environmental standards have helped some countries improve their environment.

• benefits

• drawbacks

The EU acts as a ________________.

• autocracy

• confederation

• unitary government

• federal government

In 2016, the people of what country voted to leave the EU?

• United Kingdom

• Russia

• Germany

• France

How many countries are in the European Union?

• 25

• 26

• 27

• 28

What is the common currency of the European Union?

• dollar

• france

• euro

• mark

Which of these countries is a member of the European Union?

• United Kingdom

• Germany

• Russia

• Switzerland

When was the European Union started?

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

Which two countries originally started the European Union?

• Germany

• Russia

• United Kingdom

• France